RIO DE JANEIRO – August 1, 2016 – Executive Producer Jim Bell will preview NBC Olympics’ coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a media conference call tomorrow, August 2, at 3 p.m. ET. Media interested in participating should dial 480-293-0664; passcode: 8450993.

WHAT:Media Conference Call for NBC Olympics’ Coverage of Rio 2016

WHO: NBC Olympics Executive Producer Jim Bell

WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, at 3 p.m. ET

NUMBER: 480-293-0664

PASSCODE: 8450993

The networks and digital platforms of NBCUniversal will present an unprecedented 6,755 hours of programming for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. The Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics will air on Friday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Competition begins two days earlier on Wednesday, August 3, with women’s soccer on NBCSN and USA Network. The Games conclude on Sunday, August 21, with the Closing Ceremony on NBC.

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